The arcade-themed sports bar, which was to be called Sega World Sports Grille, was scrapped mid-build. Barnes & Noble also pulled out of the mall during construction of a 30,000-square-foot bookstore, and plans for a Panera Bread restaurant were abandoned.

The demolition is the first phase of major improvements planned at the 1-million-square-foot mall, the owners said.

Future plans include investments in updated signage, improving mall access and stronger marketing to attract more national retailers, said Jerry Wit, senior vice president of marketing for St. John.

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